Someone Else's Job
Litter-bug, unwitting; big mess nonetheless!9 total reviews
Comment from RShipp
'I invariably conclude that they are suffering from WADS' CLEVER!
'When performing my self-appointed civic duty,...' A very civic-minded person indeed. (Me, I would have went to city council and argued for employing someone to do the dastardly task. My smellier would have not allowed me to 'enjoy' this one!)
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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'I invariably conclude that they are suffering from WADS' CLEVER!
'When performing my self-appointed civic duty,...' A very civic-minded person indeed. (Me, I would have went to city council and argued for employing someone to do the dastardly task. My smellier would have not allowed me to 'enjoy' this one!)
Comment Written 06-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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I wrote letters to the paper bitching about the disgraceful mess! Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Dick Waters
Interesting post. Some posts I endeavor to read, I never finish for one reason or another.
However, yours caught my attention and I had no problem reading it.
Interesting subject - for every person who would clean up this mess, there are hundreds that would either ignore it altogether, or just shake their heads.
The "me" world is upon us...people thinking only about themselves, and not to be confused with politicians who set the wrong example.
Thanks for the writing, it gave me a believe there is a hope for us, after all there are peiple like you. Write what you know.
Best regards, Dick (not a WADS)
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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Interesting post. Some posts I endeavor to read, I never finish for one reason or another.
However, yours caught my attention and I had no problem reading it.
Interesting subject - for every person who would clean up this mess, there are hundreds that would either ignore it altogether, or just shake their heads.
The "me" world is upon us...people thinking only about themselves, and not to be confused with politicians who set the wrong example.
Thanks for the writing, it gave me a believe there is a hope for us, after all there are peiple like you. Write what you know.
Best regards, Dick (not a WADS)
Comment Written 06-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2020
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I'm delighted, Dick, that you are not suffering--rather making the woods and streets suffer--from WADS! Thanks for stopping by. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
God bless you for your labor of love! I would give you a six, if I had one; not just for a well written nonfiction story, but for your service to the community and to the environment. Now I know that you needed to vent a little, and I certainly can't blame you, but I am really touched that you came to the realization that the person who left the trash posed for its, uh, "distribution," may have been facing some very trying, i.e., mitigating circumstances, and be deserving of something less than what probably amounted to, say, years of hard labor, lol.
All that being said, it does sound like it was a very disgusting job, and it is very much to your credit that you chose an illustration so much more like the transformed result of your cleanup, than, say, a photo of a landfill.
Very startling and enlightening to read!
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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God bless you for your labor of love! I would give you a six, if I had one; not just for a well written nonfiction story, but for your service to the community and to the environment. Now I know that you needed to vent a little, and I certainly can't blame you, but I am really touched that you came to the realization that the person who left the trash posed for its, uh, "distribution," may have been facing some very trying, i.e., mitigating circumstances, and be deserving of something less than what probably amounted to, say, years of hard labor, lol.
All that being said, it does sound like it was a very disgusting job, and it is very much to your credit that you chose an illustration so much more like the transformed result of your cleanup, than, say, a photo of a landfill.
Very startling and enlightening to read!
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you. It's the thought that countssssss! Re community service--those days are long gone--I spend all my time in StoryLand. Cheers. LIZ
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You're very welcome, Liz. I'm glad you didn't actually have to do such a dirty job -- and that if you did anything like it, it was in the distant past! Story land is good, too. Personally, while I greatly admire the thought of doing such a service, I don't think I would have the stomach for it, let alone the stamina, especially since I sometimes need a little help, myself. God bless you, my friend.
Love, Mary Kay xoxo
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Thanks for your lovely remarks!
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Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Trash of any kind belongs IN the trashcan/dumpster securely ties with the lid closed tight. I have no sympathy for those who casually (my alley neighbor) set it beside the dumpster on MY side. Who picks it up and puts it IN the dumpster. The author of this review. There's no excuse for anyone to trash out another area ever--animals can't be blamed--where did the trash come from in the first place?. Thanks for sharing, Liz.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Trash of any kind belongs IN the trashcan/dumpster securely ties with the lid closed tight. I have no sympathy for those who casually (my alley neighbor) set it beside the dumpster on MY side. Who picks it up and puts it IN the dumpster. The author of this review. There's no excuse for anyone to trash out another area ever--animals can't be blamed--where did the trash come from in the first place?. Thanks for sharing, Liz.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 05-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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My sentiments exactly! Thanks for stopping by--always welcome! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from equestrik
Wow-what a disgusting mess and such irresponsible and inconsiderate raccoons who left it there. How dare they?! I love your dedication to your civic duty.:)
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Wow-what a disgusting mess and such irresponsible and inconsiderate raccoons who left it there. How dare they?! I love your dedication to your civic duty.:)
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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My sentiments exactly! Re community service--those days are long gone--I spend all my time in StoryLand. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Gloria ....
This is all fine and good, Liz, but where did you put all that trash once you picked it all up? In the barrel? Garbage is a real issue and I think you've dealt with that ever mounting problem with incredible good humour and managed to squeeze in note of empathy in the process. I thought pampers were bad enough for the burgeoning landfills, but imagine all those Depends and urine soaked mattresses too. Yikes!
A poignant write indeed.
Gloria
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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This is all fine and good, Liz, but where did you put all that trash once you picked it all up? In the barrel? Garbage is a real issue and I think you've dealt with that ever mounting problem with incredible good humour and managed to squeeze in note of empathy in the process. I thought pampers were bad enough for the burgeoning landfills, but imagine all those Depends and urine soaked mattresses too. Yikes!
A poignant write indeed.
Gloria
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Hi Gloria. This was several years ago--as I recall, I used several bags and left them beside the barrel, hoping the town would pick up before the critters tore them apart! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This short story has a fantastic and interesting taletelling and smooth plot development, catchy beginning and resolved ending; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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This short story has a fantastic and interesting taletelling and smooth plot development, catchy beginning and resolved ending; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
Comment Written 04-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thanks for stopping by! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, Someone Else's Job, finds a situation of someone else's making that needs dealing with. It is a rare and probably unsung hero who will step in and undo what someone has wrought. Nice.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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This story, Someone Else's Job, finds a situation of someone else's making that needs dealing with. It is a rare and probably unsung hero who will step in and undo what someone has wrought. Nice.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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Thank you Bill--that was quick! Glad you appreciate the story. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Bill Pinder
That is a funny line about crying your battle cry and then going forth with your spear to get the trash.
This is a great and creative way to venture frustration and keep your sanity intact so that the next time something happens, you're ready to go at it again at least starting out with a good attitude. Bill
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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That is a funny line about crying your battle cry and then going forth with your spear to get the trash.
This is a great and creative way to venture frustration and keep your sanity intact so that the next time something happens, you're ready to go at it again at least starting out with a good attitude. Bill
Comment Written 21-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2020
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Thank you Bill--that was quick! Glad you appreciate the story. Cheers. LIZ